Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe). Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 3hrs5 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 11hrs30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound dry kidney beans

¼ cup olive oil

1 large onion

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 stalks celery

chopped

6 cups water

2 bay leaves

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 pound andouille sausage

sliced

4 cups water

2 cups long grain white rice

Pork Roast with the World's Best Rub

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Rinse beans and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.

Step 2

In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion bell pepper garlic and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Rinse beans and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves cayenne pepper thyme sage parsley and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Stir sausage into beans and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile prepare the rice. In a saucepan bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 630.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24g 48%

Carbohydrates: 79.1g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 10.1g 41%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 24.2g 37%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 34%

Cholesterol: 32.9mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 217.3IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.5mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 17.3mg 29%

Folate: 315mcg 79%

Calcium: 97.1mg 10%

Iron: 6.5mg 36%

Magnesium: 111.4mg 40%

Potassium: 1026.6mg 29%

Sodium: 603.9mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 217.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.